PSTI bill introduced to parliament for second reading
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill has its second reading today, 26 January 2022. The bill would make provisions about the security of internet-connectable products and products capable of connecting to such products; to make provision about electronic communications infrastructure; and for connected purposes. The Bill would: Allow the Secretary of State to make […]
New laws proposed by DCMS to strengthen UK resilience to cyber attacks
DCMS has launched two consultations seeking the public’s views on new proposals stated to improve the UK’s resilience to cyber attacks. The following statement was released by the Minister for Media, Data and Digital Infrastructure: "It is vital that cyber security is a fundamental part of our country’s digital transformation journey." Julia LopezMinister for Media, […]
A new cyber security vulnerability has emerged which has potentially wide-ranging impacts for the consumer electronics device, television and media industries. The vulnerability impacts a Java-based logging application called log4j, which is an open source application used across a wide range of enterprise applications such as WebEx, FileZilla FTP. Callum Wilson from DTG cybersecurity joint […]
SafeShark wins Highly Commended in Security Innovation of the Year
SafeShark, a Joint Venture between DTG Testing and Connect Devices and backed by BSI, has been awarded the Highly Commended medal for ‘Security Innovation of the Year’ at the 2021 Security Excellence Awards. Beating fellow finalists White Bullet, Quantum Security, Stellar Cyber, Egress, Ermetic, Evina, Ava Security and Clayton, SafeShark may not have taken home […]
IoT Cyber security legislation introduced to Parliament
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill, was introduced to Parliament today (November 24th 2021). The new law will require manufacturers, importers and distributors of connected devices to ensure they meet tough new cyber security standards - with heavy fines for those who fail to comply. It will prevent the sale of consumer connectable products […]
The EC has today (October 29th) adopted the delegated act for RED (Radio Equipment Directive) which relates to cyber security. This means that by the end of this year, the European standards bodies like ETSI will begin work on creating consumer IoT cyber security standards that can be used to demonstrate conformity to these acts. […]
Consumer IoT Security: Regulation, Obligation and Opportunity
BSI recording: With UK government announcing proposed regulation for consumer IoT products for the year, there is a need for manufacturers to take ownership of security in their smart and connected products. Find out more from BSI and SafeShark.
Cyber security requirements for the EU market under discussion
SafeShark is active in European activities to scope requirements for new cyber security standards. The new standards will demonstrate cyber security performance of consumer IoT and industrial products so that the products can be placed on the EU market.
This webcast recording with DCMS, the National Cyber Security Centre and Which? is dedicated to the IoT security standards currently being debated as part of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill. Watch now.
To help finalise the scheme processes and to provide an opportunity for manufacturers to learn more about the scheme, we are running a Pilot phase in April.
